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Increased School Safety Funding: More Resources for School Resource Officers.

This act aims to enhance school safety by providing more funding for school resource officers. This means schools could receive additional money to have trained personnel on site, helping maintain order and respond to threats, potentially increasing the sense of security for students and staff.
Key points
Increased funding for school resource officers: The act allocates $1,097,119,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2035 for school safety programs.
Additional grant allocation: At least $50,000,000 of this funding will be specifically for grants to local governments and law enforcement agencies to hire school resource officers.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1470
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Process start date: 2025-02-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SOS Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1470.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for school resource officers: The act allocates $1,097,119,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2035 for school safety programs.
  • Additional grant allocation: At least $50,000,000 of this funding will be specifically for grants to local governments and law enforcement agencies to hire school resource officers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Education Security